Eligibility: The child must be 4 years of age by August 31st of their Pre-Kindergarten year. Children selected for participation should qualify as evidenced by multiple criteria (developmental screening, parent observation and teacher observation). Schools of choice and employee requests are non-applicable.
Lack of funding alone is not a basis to deny funded emergency leave travel. Emergency leave may be requested with or without American Red Cross verification. Soldiers may be authorized emergency leave for up to 30 days for emergency situations within the immediate family.
PRESIDENTIAL RESERVE CALL-UP AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 12304. Under this type of authority, the president can activate up to 200,000 members of the Selected Reserve and up to 30,000 members of the Individual Ready Reserve, who can be kept on active duty for up to 365 days for any mission deemed necessary.